Family history and whakapapa
Sites
On this day in Canterbury
- Look up what happened in Canterbury history on your birthday or other significant dates in your familiy history.
Whakapapa at Christchurch City Libraries
- Detailed information about how to trace your whakapapa from Christchurch City Libraries.
Birth, Death and Marriage records
- Search for birth, death and marriage records from 80 to 100 years ago.
Climbing your family tree
- Fantastic site with online and offline information to help you track down and write down your family history.
Family history charts
- All the charts and print outs you'll ever need to start writing down your family history. Includes The Story of Me - a great way to start with what you know.
Family tree kids
- Aimed at kids who are starting to explore their family history. Printable activities, information, interview tips and more.
Immigrant cultures
- Find out about the history of different immigrant cultures in New Zealand.
The Maori Battalion
- Was one of your ancestors in The Maori Battalion?
On this day
- Look up what happened on your birthday or other significant dates in your family history.
Papers Past
- Search more than one million pages of old NZ newspapers! From 1839 - 1945.
Researching family history
- Some simple advice on starting to track down your family history.